In an era where our lives are increasingly tethered to screens, a countermovement is brewing in the Netherlands. The Offline Club, a chain of digital detox cafes, is offering patrons a radical proposition: leave your phone at the door and rediscover the joys of analog entertainment.

I am a conventionally trained medical doctor who was taught, during the 1970s, how vaccines were a vital protection against infectious disease and responsible for the massive reductions in infectious disease. I now believe the opposite - vaccines are driving many diseases of Westerners from autoimmunity and autism to allergy and arthritis. Why so? What is the history of this volte face?

A recent study claiming to uncover the strategies used by the so-called "Disinformation Dozen" to spread anti-vaccine misinformation on Twitter is coming under fire for its reliance on a disputed framework and lack of acknowledgment of the controversy surrounding its key source.

That diet soda you're sipping to cut calories? It might be doing more harm than good. Recent research suggests some of the most popular artificial sweeteners could be wreaking havoc on your health - from disrupting your gut bacteria to potentially increasing cancer risk.

The Defender's Big Pharma Watch delivers the latest headlines related to pharmaceutical companies and their products, including vaccines, drugs, and medical devices and treatments.

In a world where chronic low back pain plagues millions, an ancient Chinese practice is emerging as a powerful, evidence-based solution, offering hope to those seeking alternatives to conventional treatments.

As healthcare practitioners seek to support individuals diagnosed with COVID-19, attention has turned to fundamental nutritional interventions. Vitamin C, an essential nutrient crucial for overall health, is emerging as a potential supportive therapy for those facing health challenges associated with a COVID-19 diagnosis.

In a world where productivity is paramount and fatigue is the enemy, energy drinks have become a go-to solution for millions seeking a quick boost. However, recent research suggests that this seemingly harmless habit may be a ticking time bomb for your heart health.

In a world where quick fixes reign supreme, the latest craze in weight loss has taken an alarming turn.

Think that nightly glass of wine is harmless? Think again. New research suggests even moderate drinking could be taking months off your life.

Plantain is one of the most common herbs found growing in North America. It can literally be seen growing out of the cracks of sidewalks and roads, found on the majority of homeowners lawns, cultivated or waste ground and even in places where there is little sun. Not only is this plant abundant everywhere, it is present for good reason.

Millions feel helplessly addicted to tobacco, unaware that a natural aid for smoking cessation can be found not at the local pharmacy, but at your grocer's fruit stand.

You hear a lot about 'natural healing' these days, but did you know that a sizable body of scientific literature actually supports the idea that natural medicine is safer and more effective than conventional, drug-based medicine?

Splenda is marketed as a no-calorie, no-guilt sugar substitute. Blood sugar stable, it "passes right through" the body, so it's safe for diabetics AND you won't gain weight! Are these claims masking the ugly truth about this chemical imposter? As mounting research shows, when it comes to our diet, there is no free lunch

In an era where our lives are increasingly tethered to screens, a countermovement is brewing in the Netherlands. The Offline Club, a chain of digital detox cafes, is offering patrons a radical proposition: leave your phone at the door and rediscover the joys of analog entertainment.

Did you know that the multi-billion drug category known as "acid blockers," despite being used by millions around the world daily, may not work as well as the humble ginger plant in relieving symptoms of indigestion and heartburn?